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The health disparities that black women face during childbirth and in the postpartum period have certainly become more commonly discussed in recent years. In fact, most people will recognize these buzzwords and agree that something must be done to address the inequities we see.

What is maternal mental health? Maternal mental health refers to balance; the alignment of one’s true self and her public self. So often Black women feel pressure to wear masks to hide their true feelings and needs in order to make space to take care of others. Historically, Black mothers were taken from their own